Fantasy Short Stories

"Cosmic Casanova" was first published in the May 1958 issue of Venture. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Demons have more than one face. Their true nature is hidden under the illusions they cast upon humans.But I was a cursed creature, a powerless demon dressed as a monk. Rugs got ripped out from under my feet fairly often lately. The meeting with the other demon, the only male demon I’ve encountered so far, pulled out of me such an amount of aggression that surprised me. The Tantric creatures were possessive and territorial and when it came to their loved ones, they transformed into beasts. My decision to change my fate and regain my powers was set in stone. I was planning to go back to the...

Takeo feels he must take on the Tribe and demonstrate the ruthlessness he will need to be a competent ruler. But the Tribe don't believe, firstly, that he knows where to find them and, secondly, that he will have the strength of will to deal with them. They are proven wrong.

An unlikely vigilante slips through the alleys of Old Korvosa, the armor of the insidious Gray Maidens - former stormtroopers of an insane queen - imprisoning her within a past she can neither forget nor atone for. But when an innocent comes to her in need, this mercenary avenger must test her mettle against a foe just as resolute and merciless as she once was.

Recently unemployed, with her family in debt and bills piling up, curvy Nora desperately needs money. As a final effort, she decides to become a mail-order bride to an unknown man. She isn’t looking for love, but for the five thousand dollars that the mail-order agency pays her, she’s willing to do her best to tolerate some jerk for the two-week duration of her contract. When Nora meets her groom though, she realizes that there might be something better to gain from the deal than money too… As a strong believer in fate, when bear shifter Logan gets smacked in the face by a brochure ...

A fast-paced fifty-page short story book about two budding astronauts, a space hound named Chewie and a rather pissed off creature in the form of a Kraken. Contains epic storytelling, dark humor and general silliness.

A collection of 98 enthralling and pulse-quickening stories, spanning five decades, venerates the remarkable imagination of J. G. Ballard. With a body of work unparalleled in twentieth-century literature, J. G. Ballard is recognized as one of the greatest and most prophetic writers in the world. With the much-hailed release of The Complete Stories of J. G. Ballard, readers now have a means to celebrate the unmatched range and mesmerizing cadences of a literary genius.

Cat burglar takes on a whole other meaning when you are a werelion. But thief, Trisha Sandstrom considers it her livelihood; her sole purpose in life is to steal from the rich and make herself well-off. No Robin Hood philosophy for her. Ever since she was turned into a werelion, life has taken on a rather selfish patina for Trisha. Ready to shake the dust of Georgia from her heels, one last heist lies between her and the beaches of Saint-Tropez. Summer Branson is one of Savannah, Georgia’s wealthiest women. She operates a business catering to men’s most base and sensual desires, but ...

For more than 30 years, Ellen Datlow has been at the center of horror. Bringing you the most frightening and terrifying stories, Datlow always has her finger on the pulse of what horror fans crave. Now, with the 11th volume of the series, Daltow's back again to bring you the stories that will keep you up at night. With each passing year, science, technology, and the march of time shine light into the craggy corners of the universe, making the fears of an earlier generation seem quaint. This light creates its own shadows. The Best Horror of the Year chronicles these shifting shadows.

Featuring thirteen fast-paced stories with twists and turns you won't see coming. Contains thought-provoking content, deceptive storytelling, and a shed load of laugh-out-loud moments. This book contains dystopian, alien-abduction, invasion, and robotic themes.

An ancient promise. An undying king. A love that defies destiny. When a young princess suddenly finds herself in the clutches of the fearsome vampire king, her life is no longer her own. He has chosen her—his bride, his possession, his queen. But Princess Ginger is not ready to submit so easily. She will fight, even though her heart beats faster with every encounter with him. The vampire king is dark, unyielding, and far too seductive. His kiss takes her breath away, his touch ignites an insatiable desire. But there is a secret that puts their connection to the test—an ancient prophecy ...

A famous naturalist seeks a near-extinct species of bird found only on the rarest of lands in "Audubon in Atlantis." A young American on a European holiday finds himself storming an enchanted German castle in "The Catcher in the Rhine." The philosopher Sokrates plays a key role in the Athenian victory over the Spartans in "The Daimon." Centaurs take a sea voyage aboard "The Horse of Bronze" to a land where they encounter a strange and frightening tribe of creatures known as man.

A collection of twenty horror/thriller stories with surprise endings to chill you and thrill you to the bone. The nightmares include: BORN TO BE WILD: After working with a renowned geneticist for five years, a young Harvard graduate is frustrated by his mentor's failure to publish any of their discoveries. SANTA’S NOT COMING TO TOWN: An eight-year-old boy is pissed that Santa never brings him toys like his friends at school and seeks revenge THE LOSER: A disillusioned wife regrets marrying her loser husband who fathered two pathetic dolts and fantasizes how great life would be without ...

Heading to her country home, Celia and her companion get caught in a storm, when all of a sudden their carriage breaks down. In the distance, a manor appears out of nowhere, but they take their chances since the storm is raging and they must seek shelter for the night. All is not as it seems, and the master of the house is not who she expects. This short story is perfect for those who love vampire romances with a little bit of suspense. *This book is a clean romance.

She was a girl. He was a boy. Until the morning they weren't. Chloe Donovan is many things: a medal-winning gymnast, twin sister, pre-law major, and doing her best to work out the kinks in her sex life. After waking up in the bed and body of a near stranger, she's also now a man. Now she's got a few extra things, but, hey, she's flexible… or she was. Knox Benson has it easy: an active and uncomplicated love life, good grades, great friends, and a successful run as starting wide receiver on Saxon university's football team. When he finds himself in the bed and body of a strange woman he ...

A classic tale featuring two of the most-memorable characters in sword and sorcery, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Over a span of 50 years, the late Fritz Leiber wrote dozens of adventures, set in the fictional city of Lankhmar, featuring the seven-foot-tall barbarian and the diminuitive thief. The stories were recognized with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

When a God of War barged into his apartment, Jake had no idea what to expect... but it wasn't being forced into a never-ending war against evil invaders, or that the battle would strangely resemble the MMORPG games he loved. Working hard and building himself up from almost nothing, Jake would need every bit of knowledge and preparation to master his new class of Summoner. Joined by a sly Demoness with an ancient past and a shy Valkyrie hoping to prove herself in battle, they'll find excitement and enjoyment as they level and grow in power.

"The Lion of Comarre" was first published in the August 1949 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

This is a SHORT STORY set within the ongoing THE UNSEEN franchise. Potential spoilers ahead! This short story stars the youngest character in the intense THE UNSEEN franchise, Hope Diaz. Her survival is one of heartache, terror, and perseverance, an event that occurs during book two of the main series, DESOLATION.

Samantha Moon is back and fighting crime! Hired for what seems like another cheating spouse case, Samantha couldn’t be more surprised when the target of her surveillance seemingly walks in on a bank robbery. Is he somehow involved? Sam doesn't know, but a few twists and turns later, she soon finds herself hanging from a helicopter’s landing skid... and heading out to sea. Turns out, this is no ordinary cheating spouse case. Luckily, Sam is no ordinary private eye. Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!